This is a blog from David Spender, one of the two Liberal Democrat Winchester City Councillors for the wonderfully named Oliver's Battery and Badger Farm Ward. It will cover local and district issues as seen from our perspectives.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Back in January I reported on a case of "extreme gardening" in Falcon View, Badger Farm. Readers with long memories will recall that Hampshire County Council contractors turned up unannounced and removed a planted bed in this quiet residential close. With the help of County Councillor Charlotte Bailey, we were just able to prevent them from laying tarmac over the site.

Anyway, restitution has now been made and a new replacement bed (see the picture) has been planted. A victory for local residents over bureacracy!

About Me

One of the two Lib Dem Winchester City Councillors for Oliver's Battery & Badger Farm Ward. Resident of Oliver's Battery, lived in Winchester since 1985. Member of the Liberal Party and then the Liberal Democrats since 1972. Elected to Winchester City Council in September 2005. Serves on the Environment Scrutiny Panel. Member of Wesley Methodist Church, Winchester.